Overview & Reviews

Few vehicles are as instantly recognizable as a Hummer SUV. Unapologetically boxy and impossibly wide, these rugged vehicles were originally built for military use, and it shows. For Hummer aficionados, the fact that these mammoth rock-crawlers are tank-like both in appearance and nature is a selling point, not a flaw. Go to a Hummer dealer and all you'll see are SUVs. There is no such thing as a Hummer car, at least not yet.

The Hummer brand can actually trace its roots back to another military icon -- the Jeep. Designed by the Willys-Overland company in the 1940s, the Jeep became so popular that when Henry J. Kaiser purchased the Willys-Overland company in 1953, the name was changed to Kaiser-Jeep. In 1970, American Motors bought Kaiser-Jeep and renamed it the Jeep Corporation. At that point, Jeep was producing vehicles through two divisions: the Commercial Products division in Toledo, Ohio, and the Government Products division in South Bend, Indiana.

A year later, the Government Products division was spun off as a wholly owned subsidiary known as AM General. In the early 1980s, the company, now owned by the LTV Corporation, designed a vehicle to compete for a contract offered by the U.S. Army. Called the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, or Humvee, as it came to be known), it was designed to serve as the military's main light tactical vehicle. AM General won a 1983 production contract (the first of many with the U.S. Army) that required the delivery of 55,000 vehicles over a five-year period.

AM General's Humvees distinguished themselves in active duty during the Persian Gulf War in the early '90s. The vehicle's wartime prowess garnered a great deal of positive publicity, and not just within military circles. As a result, AM General (now under the ownership of the Renco Group) decided to introduce a civilian version of the Humvee, dubbed the Hummer, in 1992. In 1999, General Motors bought the rights to the Hummer brand name and became responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of future Hummer SUVs.

The original Hummer, called the H1, was sold for a few years as the brand's flagship vehicle. Production ended after 2006, but Hummer has been expanding its vehicle lineup to include vehicles that still possess the Hummer bravado but with more civilized road manners.

User Reviews:

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  use it - 2005 Hummer H2
  By Trevor - April 11 - 7:23 pm

  its a fun head truner that easy to make different form the other on the road. H2 are not the fast but that not what you get it for, its great off road and if you get one you should use it so you can respect what its about. but at the same time its comfort level is there with any other SUV.

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  Greatest truck ever - 2006 Hummer H3
  By DAN - April 3 - 5:13 pm

  I take this thing everywhere and it very rarely gets stuck in the mud this thing is awesome!It is the best vehicle that i ever owned!

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  it is as fast as a Toyota Four runner - 2006 Hummer H3
  By riad - April 1 - 12:26 am

  I have a toyota 4runner with 4.0l six cylinders engine it takes it 10.5 seconds from 0-60 miles, exactly how much it takes a five cylenders 3,5 L H3 to reach 60 miles/hour. it feels more comfortable in the H3, more special and eye catching as it is not all over the place (yet). the most beautiful thing is that you have loads of accessories to add, chrome handles, side steps, roof lamps etc, every month i can add something to it to make it more unique, i added a rear camera it is pretty usefull and solve the vision issue.next year i am planning to super charge it and then i will give it a 10/10

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  SSS,Inc. - 2005 Hummer H2
  By raysnper - March 31 - 6:35 pm

  The power and performance of the 2005 LUX H2 was a pleasant surprise. The ride and comfort is something you would expect from a luxury sedan.

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  Boxy But Sexy - 2005 Hummer H2
  By Scarboy - March 27 - 11:19 am

  Overall this vehicle has met my expectations. Negatives-- It could use more front seat leg room and it would be nice if the 2nd row seats reclined. Interior jack location could have been thought out better. Windshield leaked from poor installation at factory and both front seat height adjustment switches have gone out. Positives--This vehicle will perform as advertised. It handles/performs like a sports car and almost nothing short of water submersion will stop it. If you have to get the "heck out of dodge" this is the vehicle. Just fill up the tank at every opportunity. Would definitely buy again.

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  Hummer h3 definitely a hummer - 2006 Hummer H3
  By ARENAFBLB - March 27 - 2:26 am

  The H3 is definetly a hummer. If you think the H3 is small sit in the drivers seat. You will feel like youre in an armoured truck.

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  Best Truck Ive Owned - 2005 Hummer H2
  By H2 - March 25 - 6:54 pm

  This SUV is roomy and well laid out on the inside, it drives like a small car with the smooth luxury ride, surprisingly easy to handle, and its a head turner wherever you go

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  Abbys review - 2005 Hummer H2
  By Big Gurl - March 23 - 11:15 pm

  I am really enjoying my H2 - I have a 2005 and the color is stealth gray. I enjoy the comfort and the stares as well! Anyone purchasing this vehicle must know that its a gas guzzler so dont go in blindly. The fun outweights it. I use mine as an everyday vehicle. It runs just fine!

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  NICE RIDE - 2005 Hummer H2
  By I LIKE IT - March 23 - 9:21 pm

  Fun to drive, fuel economy 12.5 to 13.5 they improved it in 2005 to this. We enjoy it fully and glad we purchased it

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  H3 Review - 2006 Hummer H3
  By Tim Kleim - March 22 - 11:00 pm

  The H3 is a fun vehicle. You get alot of people staring at you while driving down the road. It makes you feel like youre famous.